Multi-functional umbrella holder

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a multi-functional umbrella holder of a folded umbrella. The holder includes an upper connecting ring and a bottom base to engage with an inner moveable connector respectively. The folded umbrella has its shaft connected with the connector and it can be completely received in the holder to become a simple tubular structure for easy carrying and storage.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] A folded umbrella is designed for convenient carrying andstorage. Most improvement of prior art is to change the folded length ofthe umbrella. Furthermore, in order to keep the cover of the umbrella inorder, an affixed umbrella receiver is provided to receive the foldedumbrella. But this design can not provide for utility. The said receiveris always lost at a time of use. If the umbrella is used in a rainy day,this folded umbrella still can not be put inside a bag since the rainremains on the umbrella. So the prior folded umbrella is not convenientfor carrying and storage in deed.

[0002] Accordingly, the primary object of the invention is to provide amulti-functional umbrella holder, which can directly receive theumbrella for user in carrying or storage of the umbrella. Now thefeatures and advantages of the present invention will be described indetail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0003]FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a multi-functionalumbrella holder according to the present invention.

[0004]FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a folded umbrella having amulti-functional umbrella holder in opening state according to thepresent invention.

[0005]FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a folded umbrella having amulti-functional umbrella holder in closing state according to thepresent invention.

[0006]FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 2 alone line A-A of FIG.5.

[0007]FIG. 5 is a top view of FIG. 3.

[0008]FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 alone line A-A of FIG.5.

[0009]FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view being similar to FIG. 6 showinganother embodiment according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Please firstly refer to FIGS. 1 to 3, the present inventionrelates to an improvement of a folded umbrella with a multi-functionalholder, which is a tubular umbrella holder (1). The holder (1) is formedwith several axial guides (11) in its inner wall. A connector (2) isprovided in the holder (1), which has several projections (21) with acentral groove (211) outside while each guide (11) is slidable in arelated groove (211). So the connector (2) is capable of sliding in theholder (1). A connecting ring (3) with two opposite holes (31) isprovided at topside of the holder (1). A base (4) with two oppositeholes (41) is tightly connected at bottom of the holder (1). The saidconnector (2) is formed with two opposite elastic hooks (22), each ofwhich can be engaged with a related hole (31) of the connecting ring (3)or a hole (41) of the base (4) during movement in the holder (1) toobtain a stable position. A rod (23) is formed on the connector (2) forconnecting with bottom of a shaft (5) of a folded umbrella having anupper joint (51), a runner (52), and an umbrella frame (53) with coverthereon as a prior one. A cap (6) is provided on the upper joint (51).

[0011] In use, the folded umbrella is opened as in FIGS. 2 and 4, whilethe connector (2) is fixed on the connecting ring (3). The holder (1)can be easily held by user and the total length of the umbrella isincreased. When to close the umbrella, the shaft (5) and the frame (53)are capable of being received in the holder (1), as shown in FIGS. 3, 5,and 6. The cap (6) is then to seal the holder (1) while the connector(2) is positioned at the base (4).

[0012] It is to be understood that the holder (1) of the presentinvention can be used for increasing the total length of the umbrella asin use. It can also be used as a receiver to receive the folded umbrellato become a simple tube for easy carrying and storage. Furthermore, theholder can be sealed by the base and the cap that keeps the wet umbrellabeing received therein and the dry holder can be stored anywhere withoutwetting others in a bag of the user. As shown in FIG. 7, a ring (61) isprovided on the cap (6) for convenient pulling of the umbrella for use.

[0013] Accordingly, the present invention provides an invented structurewith improved utility. It obviously gains the utility and novelty forpatent and is thus applied.

What is claimed is:
 1. A multi-functional umbrella holder including atubular holder, an upper connecting ring, and a bottom base, a connectorbeing provided in the holder and being slidable with two stable engagedposition relating to the holder, and having a rod to connect with ashaft of a folded umbrella including an upper joint, a runner, and aframe with cover thereon while a cap is formed on the upper joint. 2.The multi-functional umbrella holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein theconnector being fixed on the connecting ring while the folded is usedand the holder is conveniently to be held and the total length isincreased; the connector being positioned at the base while the umbrellais closed and folded, and the folded can be received in the holder andsealed by the cap.
 3. The multi-functional umbrella holder as claimed inclaim 1, wherein the holder can be tubular, oval, or multangular.
 4. Themulti-functional umbrella holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein theholder is formed with inner axial guides and the connector is formedwith related project having groove for guiding the connector to move inthe holder.
 5. The multi-functional umbrella holder as claimed in claim1, wherein the connecting ring and the base are provided with holes andthe connector is provided with related elastic hook for elastic engagingthe connector with the connecting ring or the base.
 6. Themulti-functional umbrella holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein a ringis formed on the cap.